This weekend the Lakeland Center will host the 2012 Southern Trophy Hunters Big Buck Expo presented by Muzzy. Headlining the show of over 200 exhibitors and outfitters from across the country will be R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere of the History Channel’s Swamp People. Also appearing Saturday will be outdoor personality Hank Parker in the Woods ‘N Water Magazine booth. Hunt Strong founder Davie Ferraro will share his secrets for getting and staying in shape for demanding hunts. And Bert Thomas of Hunters in Christ Kingdom (HICK’s) will be speaking at the Sunday morning service.
Also featured at this year’s show will be the NWTF State Calling Championship, a chance for you to watch the best turkey mimics in the state putt and yelp their way to victory. Bring your trophy set of antlers to have official scorers settle the argument of how big that buck really is. For those of you without inferiority complexes, you can then size up your antlers at the Muzzy 200 exhibit, a collection of heart-stopping whitetails that taped over 200-inches and were harvested with Muzzy Broadheads.

There will be a youth archery range, a Daisy Airgun trailer, a fishing supplies liquidation sale, and much, much more. It’s always a fun event with plenty for the outdoorsperson to gawk at and spend their money on.

The gates will open Friday at 3pm and close at 8:30pm. Visitors are welcome on Saturday from 9am – 6pm, and 10am – 5pm on Sunday. Adult tickets are $12. Those 17 & under get in for $5 while active & retired military, police, firemen, and paramedics are allowed in free of charge, with proper ID, of course.

For more information on the 2012 Big Buck Expo and times for events, please click here.

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